I Cooked Schitt’s Creek Enchiladas: It’s Way Easier Than David and Moira Made It Look

One of my biggest passions is cooking. And there are always viral recipes that flood the internet, and if I don't try them (like this month's Marry Me Chicken Orzo), I won't get a good night's sleep. Another source of inspiration is definitely TV and movies. I've already tried Marge Simpson’s famous chopsticks recipe, and now it's time for my other favorite shows to become my inspiration.

Today I am cooking enchiladas that David and Moira Rose once tried to make in Schitt’s Creek. The scene is actually hilarious, showing the two most eccentric characters of the show working together so far out of their comfort zone. And the “fold in the cheese” phrase is definitely one of the best jokes that stayed with us after the series. You just fold it in.

Here’s what we’ll need to recreate the recipe from the series!

Ingredients for Schitt’s Creek enchiladas

• 6 tortillas
• 2 cups of shredded chicken breasts
• 2 cups of shredded cheese (I used Cheddar cheese)
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 3 tablespoons of flour
• 2 cups of whole milk
• seasonings to taste
• red sauce to your liking (you can use tomatoes or bell peppers as the base for the sauce)

Optional: diced green/red chiles

Now, let’s cook!

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.

We have everything ready to test those basic life skills, right?

Step 2: The red sauce.

First, we have to make the red sauce. There are many different variations of this, and Moira and David didn't specify their recipe for this one, so I'm going to let my imagination work for me. Since I'm cooking this for myself and my sister, and she's not a fan of peppers, I'm going to base my red sauce on tomatoes.

• Fry a handful of chopped onions, add a tablespoon of tomato paste, and stir.
• After a minute or two, add two cups of chopped canned tomatoes and simmer over low heat until you have a nice thick sauce.
• Add salt and pepper and your favorite seasonings: I added chili flakes, paprika, and a little oregano. Also, I added half of a small chili pepper to the mix.
• Then give it a nice blend to make it smooth.

Step 3: The white sauce.

We will start by preparing the roux (the base of the béchamel sauce) using flour and butter.

• First melt the butter over a slow fire and then add the flour. Be sure to whisk everything together so there are no lumps.
• When the roux is ready, it's time to add the milk. Add it slowly, whisking all the time, and when all the milk is in, just keep whisking to make sure there aren't any lumps.
• Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, and when it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, whisk in the spices and remove from heat.

Step 4: Fold it in!

Now we were getting closer to the most iconic step of the recipe and the best joke of the scene: it's finally time to fold in the cheese.

As David made clear at the end of the episode, folding it in means slowly adding it to the dish, and that's exactly what we're going to do.

• Take ⅔ of the shredded cheese you have and slowly whisk it into the sauce, making sure it melts evenly into the sauce.

Step 5: Time to roll.

• Spread almost all of the red sauce on the bottom of the pan.
• Then take ¼ of the white cheese sauce and add it to the chicken and mix well.
• Take your tortilla, spread a little red sauce on it, then put the chicken on top and sprinkle with a little leftover cheese.
• Roll it up tightly and put it in the pan.
• Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.

When all of them are firmly placed in the pan, spread all of the white sauce over the tortillas and add the rest of the cheese.

Step 6: Wait for bubbles.

Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C and place the pan in the oven for at least 25 minutes. When you see the sauce bubbling and the top of the food getting nice and golden, it means the enchiladas are done!

Step 7: Tasting!

The final part is the best one, right? When you put your enchiladas out of the oven, let the pan rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting a piece.

Was it good? Absolutely! If the Rose family’s meal was as delicious as mine, then John’s reaction was absolutely genuine. And Alexis was right calling it “creamy”.

So, final verdict: once you learn what folding it in means, the recipe will seem super easy to follow!